Michael and Paige from the design team headed on over to the set where they took part in the popular game show to raise money for the family's organization. And in a fun reveal for the family, Vieira framed their earnings in the form of a 'Millionaire' question for the family.

"How did Michael and Paige do while playing on Millionaire?" she asked them. The answer was a very impressive $100,000 raised, so not only do the Dunnings get a new house to call home, but a nice investment in their charity work as well.

Meredith Vieira has seen her share of pranks and surprises on 'Today,' not the least of which was Wednesday's farewell flash mob for her last day on the show. It included a crowd of people singing Journey's 'Don't Stop Believing,' with assists from Abe Vigoda and Jimmy Fallon. Wednesday on 'Access Hollywood Live' (weekdays, syndicated on NBC), Al Roker talked about how they were able to surprise Vieira with such a big production.

"The great thing is, Meredith usually comes in drunk," Roker deadpanned, "so it's not really that hard to get much by on her." Kidding aside, Roker said Vieira didn't get a copy of the rundown for that morning's show, so she knew something was going on but it would have been hard to guess exactly what.

Matt Lauer sitting at a piano lip-synching Journey's 'Don't Stop Believing' would be an odd sight on your average edition of 'Today' (weekdays, 7AM on NBC). Even stranger? Abe Vigoda waiting in the green room to hug Meredith Vieira, also dancing, kind of, to Journey. That was just for starters Wednesday as a mix of 'Today' staff members and celebrities got together to give Vieira a farewell lip-dub send-off on her last day.

Everyone wore a T-shirt with their first name, then a symbol, and then "Meredith" emblazoned on the front. Vieira was led through the studio and eventually out into the street by Ann Curry, Al Roker, Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb at different points. Jimmy Fallon showed up to mime the guitar solo on a Fender Stratocaster while leading the parade.

It all ended with a large group of people in the street singing to Vieira as Vigoda embraced her. It was obviously a surprise for Vieira, who cried and laughed the whole way through. And Vigoda looked pretty nimble, too.

Meredith Vieira's departure from 'Today' (weekdays, 7AM on NBC) has been planned since at least the beginning of May, when she officially announced she was leaving the show after five years as host. But that didn't make it any easier for Vieira and the gang Wednesday as she signed off on her final show. She choked up as she watched a compilation of clips from her time on 'Today.'

"It's hard to leave your other family, and that's what I'm doing," she said over clips of her interviewing celebrities like Russell Brand and Jerry Seinfeld and taking part in crazy stunts like riding down a hill in a giant bubble. "It's so humbling about the power of this show to really reach people, and it's such a blessing to have had that ability," she said after the retrospective, fighting back tears. "I am so honored to have sat with all of you."

Then things got even more emotional, as everyone reached in and held hands, and Vieira gave Matt Lauer a farewell kiss on the cheek.

This morning, each of her fellow 'Today' reporters shared their favorite moments with Meredith, including travel, some flubs and producer Meredith trying to wrangle Hoda and Kathie Lee.

Lauer, her co-anchor, said it best: "You don't take yourself too seriously -- you never have. You're willing to laugh with a lot of other people, but also at yourself. And I think that's been a terrific quality to have."

But the walk down memory lane got Vieira a little choked up. "For me, it's just being with all of you ... and I get excited every day," she said, tearing up. "This is the best job -- it really is -- and I'm really gonna miss it."

Come next Wednesday, the great Meredith Vieira will be saying goodbye to NBC's 'Today' show -- but the longtime morning show staple could be back on TV very soon.

"Barbara [Walters] adores Meredith and would welcome her back on 'The View' in a second," a 'View' insider told PopEater's Rob Shuter. "Meredith returning home would be a great ratings boost and Barbara likes nothing better than ratings success even if it means asking one of the regular women to have a less active role."

People magazine has an exclusive interview and photo shoot with Meredith Vieira this week covering her family life and decision to leave 'Today' (weekdays, 7AM on NBC). Ann Curry asked her about it on Wednesday morning's show, complimenting her on the photos and asking Vieira about the discussion between her and her husband Richard in the interview about leaving the show.

"It was very much a family decision," said Vieira. "It had to do with the fact that, you know, right now we're both in good health and want to enjoy ourselves and have a little more flexibility in our lives. But it's still, it's one week from today, and my heart's breaking here, too."

The whole crew got involved in something called "wine blending" this morning on 'Today' (weekdays, 7AM on NBC), a practice of finding complimentary spirits to mix and drink. Matt Lauer, Meredith Vieira, Ann Curry and Al Roker took a trip out to a Sonoma winery to try their hands at mixing, measuring and swirling wines together.

Lauer assessed his blend by comparing it to Vieira. "It's open, it's generous, slightly past its prime, but with a hint of mischief," said Lauer. Then he saved himself, adding, "and very satisfying."

Back in the studio, Kathie Lee Gifford, Hoda Kotb, and food author Gary Vaynerchuk gave their own opinions on the anchor's creations. Vaynerchuk wouldn't buy the blends. Gifford and Kotb, not surprisingly, found a couple of them to their liking.

Meredith Vieira had a tough time on 'The Tonight Show' (Weeknights, 11:35PM ET on NBC). First, she had to deal with a video prank of sorts from Matt Lauer. In it, he apparently laid out her morning routine, which involved grunting from the bathroom that she was changing in, just before a toilet flushed.

The closing moment was absolutely brilliant when he lifted and sprayed an air freshener can while asking, "Changing? Really?"

If that wasn't bad enough, she should have maybe reconsidered sticking around for Demetri Martin. The comedian came out and showed Jay Leno a photo he said somebody sent him of Vieira vacationing in France. It was an obvious transplant of Vieira's head on a naked body coming out of the ocean, but it must have been convincing enough for Leno, who confiscated it.

James Durbin said on 'Today' (weekdays, 7AM on NBC) that he felt he was voted off 'American Idol' at the right time. Many were disappointed to see Durbin go, and though he admitted he was blindsided, he said he felt he'd had a "perfect night" during the competition round, and "I really felt like it was kind of my time to go." He got a bit more consolation from Meredith Vieira on today's show.
Al Roker noted that this was the first time Vieira had ever said she "liked his tail." Ann Curry then picked up and shook a bushy, furry tail Durbin wears attached to his belt and said that's what Vieira was referring to. "No, I actually wasn't talking about that," Vieira said, to the mock embarrassment of all involved.

Vieira felt it was an injustice when Durbin was voted off. Vieira is also leaving 'Today' soon. Perhaps they should launch their own talk show, 'Meredith and the Fox.'

On 'Today' (weekdays, 7AM ET on NBC), Will Ferrell bid a fond farewell to Meredith Vieira, who's set to leave the morning show next month. But before he did so, the two reminisced about a 'Today' segment in 2007 where he dropped her while ice skating.

"I just want to say, you're welcome," said Ferrell.

"You know, Will, my lawyer has been trying to get in touch with you ever since then and you keep changing your phone number. What is that about?" asked Vieira.

Meredith Vieira confirmed her departure from 'Today' (weekdays, 7AM ET on NBC) this morning. While choking back tears, Vieira formally announced her decision and said she'll be leaving the show next month.

"It's a difficult day for me," said Vieira, her voice thick with emotion. "I'm going to try to hold myself together here. But, after months of personal reflection and personal conversations between my family, my friends, I've decided to leave 'Today' in June."